The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. The position represents public interest groups within Clark County and will advocate for the best interest of the public, regarding solid waste.
The three-year term begins once an applicant is appointed by the council. Regular meetings are held quarterly at 6 pm on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November.
The Clark County Council is seeking community members with expertise in or experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. The application deadline has been extended to 5 pm Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2022.
The 10-member advisory board makes recommendations to the county council relating to developmental disabilities services and issues. Members provide leadership to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of community programs.
Clark County Elections received an application from candidate Don Benton for a partial manual recount of specific precincts involved for the Clark County Council District 5 Race.
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. The position represents the agricultural community within Clark County. The applicant must own or be employed by an agricultural entity located in Clark County.
The three-year term begins once an applicant is appointed by the council. Regular meetings are held quarterly at 6 pm on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November.
Vancouver, Wash. – The community is invited to help guide how the Clark County Heritage Farm Sustainability Plan implements the goals outlined in the Heritage Farm Master Plan to best serve the community. Public Works is hosting an open house on Dec. 14 for the community to learn about what is currently happening at Heritage Farm, hear about plans for the site and offer feedback and ideas.
Vancouver, Wash. – County Manger Kathleen Otto has presented her recommended 2023 budget to the county council for consideration.
“The recommendations for the 2023 annual budget address appropriate level of reserves; minimizing impacts to services and residents; and critical needs,” Otto said during a presentation to council. “Additional budget items will be considered in early 2023 including compensation considerations, capital projects, and any outstanding jail transition-related items.”
The county manager is seeking applicants to fill several positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.
Positions include an elected official from the county’s fourth district, low-income representatives from the county’s third and fifth districts and a community representative from the county’s third and district.
Term periods start Jan. 1, 2023, and are three years, ending Dec. 31, 2025. Incumbents have the opportunity for re-appointment to two additional three-year terms.
The playground and northern portion of the trail at Orchards Community Park will be closed beginning Monday, Nov. 28 while a contractor services hazardous trees within the park. The closure will be in place daily through Friday, Dec. 2. Signs will be posted to notify park users of the closure.
Art created by Clark County employees and their family members currently is featured at the Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery.
The Clark County Arts Commission will host a reception for the artists 5:30-8 pm Friday, Dec. 2 at the Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery located in the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The event is free and open to the public.
Beginning Monday, Nov. 28, Northwest 11th Avenue will be closed between Northwest 149th Street and Northwest 164th Street as a private contractor, Rotschy INC, installs a new sanitary sewer line. Construction requires a 200-foot work area that does not allow for traffic to safely use the road while sewer work is underway. Beginning in February 2023, the closure will be expanded north to Northwest 179th Street, and last approximately two months.
